Calling All STARS

Casting Call – Calling all self-advocates, your family members & friends! We are looking to recognize “STARS” who have Down syndrome during “DS Action’s 5th Annual Comedy Ball”! Please complete the forms and include 2 photos of your “STAR”.

5th Annual Comedy Ball – “The Stars Come Out at Night” on Nov. 30th

This annual charity comedy event and auction raises funds to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families. To recognize those who we serve, the theme for this milestone event is “Hollywood – The Stars Come Out at Night”.

The evening will begin when the red carpet is rolled out and guests begin arriving at 5 p.m. There will be musical entertainment and viewing of auction items, followed by a presentation by DS Action, live/silent auctions, and a spectacular comedy lineup. The proceeds generated from this event will support DS Action projects, including the Down Syndrome Center at Rady Children’s Hospital.

We will be announcing all of the performers soon. Watch our FaceBook page to be the first to know. Tickets will be available in October. If you would like to receive an invitation, please email your contact information to us at: dsaction@dsaction.com.

Would you like to get involved with this event? There are sponsorship opportunities available. Also, we are looking for live/silent auction items and items to place in the event guest bags. Please contact us at: (619)694-4615 or dsaction@dsaction.com

Down Syndrome Center

DS Action is pleased to announce that The Down Syndrome Center at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, is now open and is accepting appointments. The Down Syndrome Center is committed to improving the care of children with Down syndrome. The goal of the center is to actualize each child’s potential by coordinating medical and therapeutic […]

About DS Action

We are parents, grandparents, doctors, educators, registered nurses, social workers and other business professionals interested in improving the quality of life of all people with Down syndrome.
DS Action is affiliated of the National Down Syndrome Society(NDSS) and National Down Syndrome Congress(NDSC). What We Are Doing:
DS Action holds monthly meetings in San Diego to identify the unmet needs of people with Down syndrome and to find creative solutions to meeting those needs.
As an example, DS Action determined that many children with Down syndrome do not receive the same level of recommended medical and developmental care, and that parents often find it difficult to get referrals to a variety of available intervention services.
To meet this need, DS Action worked to establish a Down Syndrome Center, where all children with Down syndrome would have an equal opportunity of receiving recommended evaluations, referrals and intervention services.
Working with Rady Children”s Hospital...

Inspiration Corner

Adam Hank, International ambassador
Adam Hank attended the 13th Annual Los Angeles DSA Buddy Walk at Santa Anita Park on November 11, 2007, and soon found himself in the middle of the action, filling the role of international ambassador and entertainer.
One of the entertainers at the event was “Love Junx”, a Hip Hop Dance Troup of individuals with Down syndrome from Japan. Being pulled by the Troup’s music from across the park, Adam cupped his ear, signing to his parents...

By Marti Lindsey
Today Gage is an almost one year old with a toothless smile and a love of lollipops. He sits in his Bumbo seat and watches cartoons with his brother or on his mother’s lap stroking her face.
Due to the dedication of Gage’s team of professionals at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, he’s a healthy child with a positive prognosis. This wasn’t always the case.
Gage’s journey started a short six hours after he was born. His echocardiogram...

“One of your babies has Down syndrome” were some of the first words I remember hearing after giving birth to my twin girls.
My husband and I wondered how we were going to ever handle having such a special baby.
What kind of medical treatment would she require? Who was going to help us get her the proper care she needed? The first few months were overwhelming.
We were amazed at how many doctors Grace had to see and how many different therapy evaluations she was supposed to have.
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